SoCal storm brings mudslides, flooding

LOS ANGELES 
As many as ten foothill homes have been damaged and dozens of vehicles destroyed by mudslides after an intense winter storm loosened hillsides in wildfire burn areas north of Los Angeles.

Mandatory evacuation orders are in place in the La Canada Flintridge area Saturday after heavy rains overflowed debris basins, carried away cement barricades and swept cars into storm drains.

At least a foot of mud was reported in some houses. No injuries are reported.

Widespread flooding and downed trees have tied up traffic and caused accidents across Los Angeles County.